3 PIECE 1980 Signed Limited Edition Western Native Art Portfolio

The Certificate of authenticity, with a gilded seal, is numbered as well. It reads:

Seventy-fifth Anniversary Collectors Portfolio

A Suite of three limited edition lithographs by Ken Wallace

1.    Chief Kickingbird
2.    Buster
3.    Arabian Dream

Each is a total edition of 300 and each is signed, numbered and titled in pencil

Ken Wallace one of Canada’s most outstanding and versatile contemporary artists was commissioned by W.O.B.O. Publishing Inc. to create this suite of limited edition lithographs to celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary of Alberta. It is unusual for an artist of Ken Wallace’s stature to portray the subjects presented in this portfolio and this, in years to come, will enhance the value of these original art works.

The Indian travelling with the buffalo and adapting so well to the many parts of North America created legends of majesty and romance. These great hunters with their colourful costumes and ancient traditions, their practicality and magic are part of the history of this country that can never be denied and forgotten.

The cowboy symbolizes the hard working, hard playing, bronco busting men who came to meet the challenge of a new land. Some died in misery and some found success and riches beyond belief. They created a lasting glamour around some of the most basic occupations a man can perform. This painting captures the movement and determination of man and horse; neither willing to concede.
The final work in this portfolio is a haunting painting of one of the creatures that made this settlement of North America possible. Without the courage, endurance and loyalty to man that this incredible animal has shown throughout the time of his domestication who knows how differently our history books would read!

Ken Wallace was born in 1945, he graduated from The Alberta College of Art — 1970; the Vancouver School of Art (ECCA) in 1973 with honours in painting and attended the Banff School of Fine Arts, He received Canada Council Art Grants in 1974 and 1975, Canada Council Travel Grants in 1975-1976, and a Canada Council Film Grant in 1978. He has exhibited in many group and solo exhibitions throughout North America and Europe and his work is represented in the most prestigious government, industrial and private collections.

W.O.B.O. Publishing Inc. is indeed pleased to have produced this deluxe portfolio.

This is to certify that this edition is numbered 7/300

The lithograph screens were editioned in Vancouver, B.C. Canada by the Artist in 1980
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Ken Wallace is a painter and a retired associate professor. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in major public and private galleries in North America, receiving four Canada Council Awards for work in both painting and film. Wallace was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2010.

Wallace’s work is showcased in many private and public collections including the National Gallery, Art Gallery of Ontario, Vancouver Art Gallery, and numerous private collections. He’s additionally taught drawing and painting at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in both the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Fine Arts and at Emily Carr University of Art and Design.

This complete set of 3 Large Format Limited Edition Prints also Includes a Cover Page with COA Document and seal of W.O.B.O Publishing. The prints measure 25″ x 20″. They’re hand-signed & numbered individually in pencil by artist. The cover bears some minor stains from storage in someone’s garage. The contents are impeccable.

Addendum Note: Kicking Bird, also known as Tene-angop’te, “The Kicking Bird”, “Eagle Who Strikes with his Talons”, or “Striking Eagle,” was a High Chief of the Kiowa in the 1870s. It is said that he was given his name for the way he fought his enemies. Born in 1835, Kicking Bird was a Kiowa though his grandfather had been a Crow captive who was adopted by the Kiowa. His mysterious death at Fort Sill on May 3, 1875 is the subject of much debate and speculation. Though he was a great warrior who participated in and led many battles and raids during the 1860s and 1870s, he is mostly known as an advocate for peace and education in his tribe.